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Handmade Paper Letterpress Print

Stephanie Bacon shares her process for making her handmade paper letterpress print design.

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-335 -- More Projects »
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16. Set the type. Each wooden or metal letter is individually placed in its order, reading backward so that it will print forward. Horizontal and vertical spacing is created by placing blank spacing elements between the letters. Proof the type, usually printing a right-reading version using carbon paper and make adjustments to the type style, size and placement.


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That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-335
•Bird Mobile
•Abalone Shell Brooch
•Handmade Paper Letterpress Print
•Calla Lily Earrings
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